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Brandon Ambrosino

Brandon Ambrosino

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Brandon Ambrosino

    Culture
    McFarland USA succeeds because its white characters own up to their privilegeMcFarland USA succeeds because its white characters own up to their privilege
    Culture

    This is not a White Savior film.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Almanac
    Oscar Wilde’s all-purpose verb for any occasion? “Fling.”Oscar Wilde’s all-purpose verb for any occasion? “Fling.”
    Almanac

    Can you imagine Dorian Gray gingerly tossing himself to the divan?

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Love has no race or gender — and these dancing skeletons prove itLove has no race or gender — and these dancing skeletons prove it
    Culture

    We all look the same when we step behind the screen.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Technology
    Modern Family’s latest episode highlights modern connection — or lack thereofModern Family’s latest episode highlights modern connection — or lack thereof
    Technology

    Digital connectivity isn’t the same thing as human intimacy.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Almanac
    The Oxford English Dictionary has one of the greatest Twitter accounts out thereThe Oxford English Dictionary has one of the greatest Twitter accounts out there
    Almanac

    Thanks for the word porn, @OED!

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    A neurologist explains how she helped Eddie Redmayne play Stephen HawkingA neurologist explains how she helped Eddie Redmayne play Stephen Hawking
    Culture

    Listen to Dr. Katie Sidle discuss her work with the star of The Theory of Everything.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Graham Moore’s touching Oscar speech is for anyone who’s ever felt different or aloneGraham Moore’s touching Oscar speech is for anyone who’s ever felt different or alone
    Culture
    Why the Oscars awarded the Best Song honor to “Lonnie Lynn” instead of CommonWhy the Oscars awarded the Best Song honor to “Lonnie Lynn” instead of Common
    Culture

    Wait — who wrote Glory?

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    This 3-minute video is way too longThis 3-minute video is way too long
    Culture

    No clicking away. No new tabs. No listening to it in the background. No skipping ahead. Just watch.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    When it comes to Oscar predictions, it might be helpful to consider some overlooked dataWhen it comes to Oscar predictions, it might be helpful to consider some overlooked data
    Culture

    Previous Best Picture winners show some interesting patterns.

    By Brandon Ambrosino

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